Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring, c.1900s

18 Carat Yellow Gold & Platinum

£9,850.00

An absolutely stunning Victorian ring, highlighting a old heart shaped diamond. This hand cut stone has a weight of 1.20 carat, colour grade E and clarity VS1 from an EDR certification. It is secured with a rub over setting and is the beautifully surrounded by a halo of french cut rubies. They are a wonderful deep red, working in perfect harmony with the centre stone. In total there are 21 rubies which have a combined 0.21 carats, which are also rub over set. To finish off this gorgeous engagement there are three little old cutdiamonds grain set within the shoulders, totalling a weight of 0.06 carats. The setting work on the shoulders is made of platinum, whilst the rest of the metal is 18 carat yellow gold, another feature which is typical of the 1900s.

Platinum

A metal prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion. It first became widely used in jewellery in the late nineteenth century, when methods were found to make it more easily workable. It features heavily in the delicate Edwardian jewellery of the first decades of the twentieth century.

Old Cut

A term used to describe the cut of a stone, usually cut prior to 1910. They are characterized by having small tables, large culets and rounded outline with a high crown. They were cut so to produce optimal levels of fire, seen best in candlelight.

Gold

Cut

One of the most defining characteristics of a diamond is its cut. While high grades of color, clarity, and carat weight affect a diamond, it's the cut that determines the symmetry of the stone's facets, its overall proportions, and its ability to reflect light. An expertly cut diamond will achieve high levels of brilliance, sparkle, and durability. For more information and cut types, see The Four C's.